Lifeguard

Location

Fargo, ND | United States

Job description

YMCA Swim School takes a safety-first approach, focusing on small class sizes, boosting confidence in the water, building student/instructor relationships, and allowing each student to progress at their own pace. Our lessons develop aquatic readiness, engage in underwater exploration, and teach children important water safety skills.

The YMCA provides weekly lap swims, open swims, swim lessons, water exercise classes, and adaptive swim time. Each year, over 5,000 youth learn the vital skill of swimming. The Fercho YMCA pool has been the home of the FM Gators swim team for over 50 years.

Lifeguard:

• Responsible for active surveillance of the pool area - maintaining safe swimming conditions in the pool, deck, and surrounding areas
• Create a safe and positive atmosphere that promotes member safety and engagement
• Maintain knowledge of all emergency procedures and respond to emergencies immediately
• Keep the pool and pool areas clean and clear of any potential hazards, and assure the pool is never left unattended

Pay & Benefits:

• $14.69/hour
• Shifts available between Monday-Friday (5:00am and 10:00pm) and Saturday & Sunday (6:00am and 6:00pm). Must be able to work a minimum of 3 hours/week.
• Part-time employees begin accruing Sick Leave immediately upon hire and Paid Time Off (PTO) after one year of employment
• All employees receive a free YMCA membership!

Qualifications:

• At least 15 years old
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification
  • Not a Certified Lifeguard? Get Certified at the YMCA!
    • Attend a YMCA Lifeguard Certification/Re-certification Course at the YMCA.
    • Pass the Lifeguarding Course-- Free Registration!
    • The Lifeguarding course includes CPR & First Aid.
    • The YMCA will train you!

Who are we? The YMCA is the nation's leading nonprofit organization and is committed to strengthening communities through Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility. Do work that matters! The Y offers more than just a job - we offer you a career with a future and the chance to make a lasting difference in your community.

We invite you to join us in this amazing work to develop your skills, realize your leadership potential, and discover a career that is more than just a job.

The YMCA of Cass and Clay Counties conducts is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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$14.69 per hour